1550
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Giovanni de' Medici is a 1550 ink by Enea Vico, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting is an engraving of a man's bust. He has short, curly hair and wears a draped robe with a pearl necklace. The bust is framed by a large oval, which is surrounded by ornate architecture and statues. The man's face is serious, and his gaze is directed to the right. The engraving is detailed, with intricate lines and textures that give the image depth. The artist's use of cross-hatching creates a sense of volume and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject's face. Look up Renaissance for more information.
Enea Vico (29 January 1523 – 18 August 1567) was an Italian engraver. Vico was born in Parma. He specialized in grotesque engravings based on antique paintings. Vico made engravings for Cosimo I de' Medici, Grand Duke…
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